Care Assistant - Care Home

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competit

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll play a key role in ensuring residents enjoy each day by providing the quality care and support they require. Your role will involve assisting with daily living activities, providing companionship, and creating moments of joy and memorable experiences for the residents. You'll work in a diverse and rewarding environment, undertaking tasks ranging from supporting residents with meals and following care plans to offering one-on-one time to all residents. This position allows you to apply your skills in a meaningful way and grow your career. To qualify, you should have experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach to your work. The organization offers training to enhance your skills further.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care services with a focus on maintaining high standards of quality care for its residents. Known for its dedication to improving residents' quality of life, Barchester Healthcare operates multiple care homes across the region. These care homes are designed to offer warm, welcoming environments for older people with diverse needs, aiming to enhance their wellbeing and social engagement. The company values its employees and offers them continuous training and development opportunities to ensure they can deliver the best care possible. Working with Barchester Healthcare means being part of an organization that prioritizes quality care, support, and making a real difference in the lives of older people.

Details

• Date posted: 07 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.40 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1524439553
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Eastbourne, BN23 6JF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career.

ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive.

REWARDS PACKAGE

In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:

Free training and development for all rolesAccess to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savingsUnlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus schemeEmployee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'

And so much more!

If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

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